Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk in the United States is $44,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,665
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,314 to $48,306
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,308

Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,847
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,716
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,017
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,033
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,333
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk less than 1 year $43,847
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk II 1-2 years $52,716
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk III 2-4 years $57,017
Accounts Payable/Receivable Supervisor 5-8 years $72,033
Accounts Payable/Receivable Senior Supervisor over 8 years $92,333

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $56,274
  • San Francisco: $55,658
  • Oakland: $54,485

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking $52,647 $25.0 18%
Financial Services $51,309 $25.0 15%
Internet $51,309 $25.0 15%
Aerospace & Defense $49,970 $24.0 12%
Pharmaceuticals $49,524 $24.0 11%

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$41,314
Average $44,616/year
$48,306
$3,443
Average $3,718/month
$4,025
$795
Average $858/week
$929
$20
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $48,306 $4,025 $929 $23
Average $44,616 $3,718 $858 $21
25th Percentile $41,314 $3,443 $795 $20

Most common benefits for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Here are companies hiring for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

  • MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $12 - $22/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Chip... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Accenture | Columbus, OH

    Accenture | Columbus, OH

    Who we are. Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Suitsupply | Columbus, OH

    Suitsupply | Columbus, OH

    As a Sales Supervisor, you are an independent professional, with a high level of responsibility and identifying and solving problems is something that come... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Actalent | Columbus, OH

    Actalent | Columbus, OH

    Group Manager, Substation Engineering 100% Remote | Lead High-Impact Grid Modernization Projects | Build and Mentor Elite Engineering Teams Ready to Lead t... more

    9 Days Ago

  • MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $20 - $37/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Anim... more

    18 Days Ago

  • C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    20 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

FAQ about Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst